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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,215.70 and 794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,215.70 and 794.28 is: 1,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,215.70 = 794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,215.70 = 794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,215.70 × 794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 965,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,606.20/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.24

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